New York Super Bowl promises A-list sizzle

Gieselman said some previous Super Bowls didn’t attract the same level of celebrity to ancillary events that New York is due to bring.

“One reality of some of those other markets is you just don’t have quite as many people coming in. There were no direct flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis, for instance. That really depressed, in my mind, the number of sort of A-level celebrities,” he said.

“You got a hand-knit scarf when you landed and there definitely was a homey touch,” she said.

Decker expects more action in the Big Apple.

“I feel like New York will be completely bustling, completely nonstop,” said Decker, before adding with a laugh: “I’m terrified about the cold weather, but I saw some lovely hand-warmers they’re going to be giving out, so hopefully that will help.”